Ring
ca. 1788 (made)
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Rings set with portrait miniatures of the sovereign and other public figures were popular and widely distributed. The most expensive included finely painted miniatures, gemstones or carved cameos or intaglios but cheaper alternatives were made for a wider market.
James Tassie (1735-99) and the chemist Dr Quinn developed a glass paste that could successfully imitate antique cameos and was also used to create modern gems. This portrait has the fine detailing and appearance of a cameo but at the lower cost of a Tassie paste. This ring was a gift from Edward, Duke of Kent and is inscribed on the back Edward, Duke of Kent, to William St. Clair. 25th Regiment. 1788.
James Tassie (1735-99) and the chemist Dr Quinn developed a glass paste that could successfully imitate antique cameos and was also used to create modern gems. This portrait has the fine detailing and appearance of a cameo but at the lower cost of a Tassie paste. This ring was a gift from Edward, Duke of Kent and is inscribed on the back Edward, Duke of Kent, to William St. Clair. 25th Regiment. 1788.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Gold set with a paste (glass) cameo |
Brief description | Enamelled gold ring, the oval bezel set with a Tassie paste cameo of a Edward, Duke of Kent. Inscribed on the back of the bezel Edward, Duke of Kent, to William St. Clair. 25th Regiment. 1788, England, dated 1788 |
Physical description | Enamelled gold ring, the oval bezel set with a Tassie paste cameo of a man. Inscribed on the back of the bezel Edward, Duke of Kent, to William St. Clair. 25th Regiment. 1788 |
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Marks and inscriptions | Inscribed Edward, Duke of Kent, to William St. Clair. 25th Regiment. 1788 (on the back of the bezel) |
Credit line | Bequeathed by Major W.F. St. Clair |
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Summary | Rings set with portrait miniatures of the sovereign and other public figures were popular and widely distributed. The most expensive included finely painted miniatures, gemstones or carved cameos or intaglios but cheaper alternatives were made for a wider market. James Tassie (1735-99) and the chemist Dr Quinn developed a glass paste that could successfully imitate antique cameos and was also used to create modern gems. This portrait has the fine detailing and appearance of a cameo but at the lower cost of a Tassie paste. This ring was a gift from Edward, Duke of Kent and is inscribed on the back Edward, Duke of Kent, to William St. Clair. 25th Regiment. 1788. |
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Accession number | M.93-1969 |
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Record created | July 13, 2006 |
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